GuideGarden Sheds
Outdoor Structure Projects
Freestanding builds for the garden and yard: greenhouses, sheds, pergolas and small cabins. Every project here was built and documented by the person who made it.
Step-by-step guides
Written by our editors, with materials, tools and safety notes.
Guide
GuidePergolas & Gazebos
Build a Trellis Privacy Screen for a Patio or Garden
GuideGreenhouses
How to Build a Cold Frame from Old Windows
GuidePergolas & Gazebos
How to Build a Freestanding Wooden Pergola
GuideGarden Sheds
How to Plan a Garden Shed: Size, Base, Permits and Layout
GuideGreenhouses
Make a Mini Hoop House for a Raised Bed
GuideSmall Cabins
Planning a Small Backyard Cabin or Garden Studio
Community builds
Real builds documented by their builders and shared under open licenses:
Real buildOutdoor Structures
DIY Rain Shelter for the Garden: Open Lean-To with a Fiberglass Roof
Real buildPergolas & Gazebos
DIY Shade Structure for the Garden from Recycled Wood and PVC
No outdoor structures have been published by members here yet. Built one? Your photos and notes could be the first.
Share your outdoor structureChoosing a outdoor structure plan
Before you start a larger structure, check whether your area needs a building permit, how close you may build to a boundary, and what the ground and foundation need to carry.